Carlton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Madison County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
329 Population 326/sq mi density
$199,000 Home Value $260,660 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Carlton, GA

At a Glance

Home Value
$199,000
29% below
Zillow: $260,660
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
23.6%
556% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Carlton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carlton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
71%
Rent
107%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
656%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carlton a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carlton is $199,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,660. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

15.5% of adults in Carlton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carlton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population329
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density326/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,584
Unemployment23.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$885M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

Home Value$199,000
Rent$1,250
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$260,660
Housing Units155
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation608 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Carlton was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.